Pet Sitting Service Contract: (Please make checks payable to Margaret Johnson)
CLIENT INFORMATION
DATE: ____________
Owner’s Name:____________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________ Cell Phone:_____________________________________ E-Mail Address:__________________________________ Business Telephone:_________________________________ Pet Information: Total # of Pets _____________ Pet’s Name(s) ___________________________________________ Breed(s) _________________________________________________ Description(s) _____________________________________________ Age(s) _______________________ Gender(s)_____________________ Does any pet have a history of aggressive behavior, biting or attacking anyone or any other animal?___________________ Feeding: ______________________ Drinking: ______________________ Exercise (to run, walk, jump, play, etc., location (back yard, park, neighborhood ) _______________________________________________________________ Poop Disposal ____________________ Does any pet have any health problems or take any medications? ___________________________________
Veterinarian Name: _________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ Telephone:________________________________ What would you like us to do in the event of an emergency?
Does anyone else have access to your home during the time services will be provide? Names, relationships, etc.
Our commitment: We will NOT touch/disturb anything in your home We will NOT use or answer your telephone We WILL check to make sure your residence is locked and secure each time we leave We will, at your request, call you to let you know about your pets/home. If not specifically requested, we will only call in the event of a problem or emergency. Pet sitter is not responsible for any injuries to pet that occur as a result of pet’s own environment (i.e. pet injures itself on something in the house or yard or escapes from yard due to inadequate fencing, if instructions to pet sitter include allowing pet to run free in back yard, etc). ARRANGEMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS FOR PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF KEYS: _______________________________________________________________
TERMS & CONDITIONS; The initial term of this contract shall be as follows: : DATES OF SERVICE REQUESTED: From:______________ To:______________ SCHEDULED TIME: ____________________________ SERVICE REQUESTED _____________________________________________________________
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The standard fee is $__$12_per 30 minute visit_______x_(times) __________(the number of visits) for a total of $____________ (10% discount for contracts over 7 days in duration) Additional charges may apply for Holidays, more than 2 pets, etc. Rates & discounts posted on web site will be honored. Contract total: ___________ payable in advance by cash or check. (Cash preferred) (Service charge for returned checks). Make checks payable to Margaret Johnson. Other fees for additional services or circumstances may apply. Any additional visits made or services performed shall be paid for at the agreed contract rate of $24 per hour. In the event of inclement weather or natural disaster, pet sitter is entrusted to use best judgment in caring for pet(s) (unless instructed by client to do otherwise in writing). If circumstances beyond the control of pet sitter prohibit them from following instructions, pet sitter will be held harmless for consequences related to such decisions. Pet sitter agrees to provide the services stated in this contract in a reliable, caring and trustworthy manner. In consideration of these services and as an express condition thereof, the client expressly waives and relinquishes any and all claims against said pet sitter except those arising from negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the sitter. Client understands this contract also serves as an invoice and takes full responsibility for prompt payment of fees. A handling fee ($25) will be charged on all returned checks. Full payment is required in advance on a weekly basis. In the event of personal emergency or illness of pet sitter, client authorizes pet sitter to arrange for another qualified person to fulfill responsibilities as set forth in this contract. Client will be notified in such a case. Pet sitter may allow a “pet sitter in training” to accompany pet sitter on visit and will supervise behavior of all such additional pet sitters. Pet sitter is not to be held responsible in any way if pet is injured or sickened by any hazard present in the client’s home or yard. In addition, pet sitter is not responsible if pet escapes from back yard, due to inadequate fencing, if the instructions to the pet sitter include allowing pet to run free in said back yard, etc.
In the event pet escapes from yard, pet sitter will exercise all reasonable efforts to locate and return pet, including contacting local shelters, posting flyers, searching the neighborhood, etc. (These services will be charged at the standard $24 per hour rate.) In the event pet sitter must retrieve escaped animal from a shelter, client is responsible for any fees incurred by pet sitter in such retrieval. In addition, if any pet needs urgent veterinary care, client is responsible for all veterinary charges incurred. All pets are to be currently vaccinated. Should pet sitter be bitten or otherwise exposed to any disease or ailment received from client’s animal which has not been properly and currently vaccinated, it will be the client’s responsibility to pay all cost and damages incurred by the victim. Client authorizes this signed contract to be valid approval for future services for any purpose provided by this contract permitting Pet Sitter/company to accept telephone reservations for service and enter premises without additional signed contracts or written authorization Client agrees to call Pet Sitter upon returning to town so that pet sitter knows pets will be taken care of from that time on. Client also agrees to call pet sitter in the event of a delay of returning to town & to pay (upon return) for any additional days pet sitting added on, due to a delay of client to return to town on schedule. I have reviewed this Service Contract for accuracy and understand the contents of this form Client Name (Please Print)_________________________ Client Name (Please Sign)__________________________ Date Signed:_____________________________________